2-Ethylhexanoic acid
ALDRICH/W515302 - ≥99%
Synonym: 2-Ethylcaproic acid
CAS Number: 149-57-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 205-743-6
MDL Number: MFCD00002675
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)3CH(C2H5)CO2H
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥99% |
autoignition temp. | 699 °F |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 228 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
expl. lim. | 1.04 %, 135 °F |
8.64 %, 188 °F | |
food allergen | no known allergens |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7(4-2 |
InChI key | OBETXYAYXDNJHR-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | cucumber |
refractive index | n |
SMILES string | CCCCC(CC)C(O)=O |
vapor density | 4.98 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
10 mmHg ( 115 °C) |
Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 9 kg in poly drum |
Symbol | GHS08 |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H361d |
Precautionary statements | P280 |
Hazard Codes | Xn |
Risk Statements | 63 |
Safety Statements | 36/37 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 237.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 114 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥99% |
bp | 228 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |